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WorksheetsSTAAR: Tuesday Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 53mins
During Exploraton, which European country spread the Catholic faith?
Spain
Britain
France
Germany
During Exploraton, which European country wanted more territories to expand their empires? (Select all that apply.)
Spain
Britain
France
Which four were reasons for European colonization of North America? (Select four choces.)
Find trade routes to Asia
Spread Christianity to North America
gain political power
create better lives
form alliances with other countries and governments
Which country wanted furs?
Britain
France
Spain
Germany
1607
Jamestown
Plymouth
1620
Jamestown
Plymouth
First representative government
Virginia House of Burgesses
Mayflower Compact
First self government
Virginia House of Burgesses
Mayflower Compact
Jamestown, Virigina, was established for ________ purposes and Plymouth, Massachesettes for ________ purposes.
reform, suffrage
defense, education
religious, economic/ business
economic/ business, religious
Pilgrims/ Puritans established Plymouth, Massachusettes. They later established the Mayflower Compact, the first ______ government.
self
oligrachy
school board
lottery based
Which three lead to the first self-governments in the colonies?
(select three options)
slow communication
conflicts with the French
distance from the king
need for laws
Which three of the following states were established by religious groups escaping religious presecution?
Maryland by Catholics
Pennsylvania by Quakers (PennQuakes)
Massachusettes by Puritians
California by the Rebellion
Which of the three describes the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
(select three options)
allowed election of representatives
extended voting rights
written by Thomas Hooker
opened harbors in port cities
Depended on fishing, whaling, furs and shipbuilding
New England colonies
Middle colonies
Southern colonies
Rocky soil with coldest climate
New England colonies
Middle colonies
Southern colonies
Wheat+ barley+ flour+ rye= "bread basket"
New England colonies
Middle colonies
Southern colonies
warm and mild climate to moderate, plus fertile soil
New England colonies
Middle colonies
Southern colonies
agriculutral economy with cash crops farmed in large farms called plantations
New England colonies
Middle colonies
Southern colonies
warmest/ hottest climate
New England colonies
Middle colonies
Southern colonies
New York, Boston, and New Orleans are all _____.
(select three choices)
coastal cities
located by water
land locked (not near a water source)
port cities
The increase of cash crops in the South, and use of slavery on southern plantations lead to _______ and ______.
(select two options)
War of 1812
Transatlantic
Slave Trade
higher taxes and pregulations for plantation owners
higher incomes and profits for plantation owners
During the early colonial era, slaves in the South worked on plantations, while slaves in the North worked on ________ jobs
fur trapper
fishing and whaling
trade and skilled related jobs
factory
In the free enterprise system, you may_______________.
(select three choices)
start your own business or company to meet a need
avoid paying taxes
by creating off shore accounts
Under Mercantilsim, the colonies' economy were hurt when they were forced to trade only with their "Mother Country," who was _______.
Germany
France
Spain
Britian
What were the two effects of the French & Indian War? (Select two choices.)
Applalachian Mountains used as the Proclamation Line
Colonies taxed to pay the king's debts
trade with Canada increased
Germamy sped up automotive manufacturieg
Which mountain range was used by King George as the Proclamation Line of 1783?
Appalachain Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Why did the colonists adopt "No taxation without representation" as their slogan?
They did not.
They were represented in British Parliament.
They were not represented in British Parliament.
Which British economic policies were used to tax the colonies? (Select four choices)
Sugar
Act
Stamp Act
Townshed
Act
Tea Act
Property Act
Why did the Sons of Liberty, lead by Samuel Adams, lead boycotts against British goods?
They did not
to protest the Sugar, Stamp, Townshed and Tea Acts (taxes)
to promote the Sugar, Stamp, Townshed and Tea Acts (taxes)
to protest school and road closures
Why did the Sons of Liberty, lead by Samuel Adams, stage the Boston Tea Party?
They did not
to protest the Tea Act
to promote Tea
to protest the location of the next Super Bowl
King George punish the colonies with the Intolerable Acts, which closed Boston Harbor. Why did this negatively impact the colonies economically?
(Select two choices.)
They could not make a profit from trading
They could not trade.
It did not
They could not keep summer travel plans.
The colonists were forced to house British soldiers (Red Coats)
Quartering Act
Tea Act
Boston Massacre
Townshed Acts
British soldiers (Red Coats) fired at the Boston crowd
Quartering Act
Tea Act
Boston Massacre
Townshed Acts
First American to die at the Boston Massarce and thus, the American Revolution.
Abigail Adams
Patrick Henry
Crispus Attucks
Samuel Adams
George Washington was the _______ of the Continental Army (colonial army).
medical supervisor
comptroller
accountant
Commander
First battle of the American Revolution
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Declaration of Independence
Battle of Saratoga
Listed 27 grivances against the King.
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Declaration of Independence
Battle of Saratoga
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness=
Unalienable Rights
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Declaration of Independence
Battle of Saratoga
Colonies break up letter to King George III
List of grievances (complaints) to King:
1. ¼ ing of Red Coats
2. Taxes
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Declaration of Independence
Battle of Saratoga
Why is Saratoga the "turning point" of the American Revolution?
The colonies invented new weaponary.
Benjamin Franklin convinced France to aid the colonies against Britain
The colonies were able to cut down timer from the New England colonies to build ships.
The colonies were able to obtain wheat and bread from the Middle colonies
Washington trains the Continental Army
Winter at Valley Forge
Battle of Yorktown
Treaty of Paris
Continental Army motivated to coninue fighting
Winter at Valley Forge
Battle of Yorktown
Treaty of Paris
British General Cornwallis surrenders to Washington
Winter at Valley Forge
Battle of Yorktown
Treaty of Paris
King George accepts defeat
U.S. border is extended towards the Mississippi River
Winter at Valley Forge
Battle of Yorktown
Treaty of Paris
Largest signature on the Declaration of Independence
John Miller
Stephen Soundheim
Patrick Leonard
John Hancock
John Depp
John Miller
John Paul Jones
John Lennon
Why did the Articles of Confedertion fail?
(select two choices)
No national army
Most government power given to the states
Post Office
Northwest Ordinance
Why did the Articles of Confederation give the majority of government power to the states?
It feared an abuse leader
It was traumatized by the King
It did not
To avoid international wars
What were the two success of the Articles of Confedertaion?
There were none
Post Office
Northwest Ordiance
Shay's Rebellion
Why was the Northwest Ordiance one of the two success of the Articles of Confederation?
It allowed unorganized terriotries to tax new settlers.
It allowed unorganized territorties with populations of 60,000 to be annexed as states.
It allowed unorganaised territories to declare war.
What event showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Whiskey Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion
Why was the U.S. government unable to stop Shay's Rebellion?
No national army
No Supreme Court
No roads
No executive (president)
During the Constitutional Convention, which group wanted to keep the Articles of Confederation?
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
During the Constitutional Convention, which group wanted to ratify the U.S. Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
During the Constitutional Convention, which group supported keeping the states in power?
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
During the Constitutional Convention, which group wanted to shift power to the national government?
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
During the Constitutional Convention, why did the Anti-Federalists insisted the Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?
They did not
to protect individual rights
to create unique economic markets
Who is the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
Mike Pence
Albert Gore
When was the Constitution ratified?
1861
1865
1803
1787
Accoding to Popular Sovernigty, the ultimate source of government power is _______.
Executive Branch
Judicial Branch
Legistlative
Branch
the people
We are Republic because we ______.
vote
pay taxes
trade with other countries
We practive Federalism by using two levels of government- the __________ and ________.
(Select two choice)
state governments
national government
state department
international embassys
Limited Government: Our government is limited by the ______________.
Hammubari's Code
Constitution
Magna Carta
Writs of Assist
Under Checks and Balances, the Legislative Branch, Exective Branch and the Judicial Branch all have the power to check, or limit the actions of the other two branches.
TRUE or FALSE
True
False
Under Checks and Balances, _____ holds Veto powers.
Legislative
Branch (Congress)
Executive Branch (President)
Judicial Branch
(Supreme Court)
Under Checks and Balances, _____ holds Impeachment powers.
Legislative
Branch (Congress)
Executive Branch (President)
Judicial Branch
(Supreme Court)
Under Checks and Balances, _____ holds Judicial Review to declare laws Unconstitutional.
Legislative
Branch (Congress)
Executive Branch (President)
Judicial Branch
(Supreme Court)
Under Seperation of Powers, in order to avoid any one branch from having too much power, government powers were seperated into ___ branches.
1
2
3
4
Under Seperation of Powers, _____ has the power to write laws.
Legislative Branch
(Congress)
Executive Branch
(President)
Judicial Branch
(Supreme Court)
Under Seperation of Powers, _____ has the power to enforce laws.
Legislative Branch
(Congress)
Executive Branch
(President)
Judicial Branch
(Supreme Court)
Under Seperation of Powers, _____ has the power to interpret laws.
Legislative Branch
(Congress)
Executive Branch
(President)
Judicial Branch
(Supreme Court)
Under Judicial Review, _______ determines whether actions are consistent with, or follow, the Constitution
Legislative Branch
(Congress)
Executive Branch
(President)
Judical Branch
(Supreme Court)
Which court case determined Judicial Review?
Trenton Vs. Main
Worcester Vs.
Georgia
Marbury Vs. Madison
Who was the Chef Justice on Marbury Vs. Madison?
John Trenton
John Maine
John Marshall
True or False.
Our Individual Rights are guranteed by our Bill of Rights
True
False
President who set up the first Cabinet and ended Whiskey Rebellion
John Adams
George Washington
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
First test of the new government; quickly ended by Washington and proved the strength of the national government.
Shays Rebellion
Taxation without representation
Marbury vs Madison
Whiskey Rebellion
President Washington warned America against political parties and foreign alliances.
Farewell Address
Domestic Policy
Foreign Policy
State of the Union
The U.S. declares that the Western Hemisphere is off-limits from further European colonization.
Embargo Act
Monroe Doctrine
Alien-Sedition Acts
Manifest Destiny
What were the major arguements that divided the first two political parties? (Select two choices.)
ecomonic policy
The Federalists opened the National Bank
foreign policy
agricultural regulations
Gained support from the wealthy business owners in the North?
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Gained support from the "common man" and farmers in the South?
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Alexander Hamilton established the ______.
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Thomas Jefferson established the ______.
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Why did President Andrew Jackson elimate voter requirements?
to increase voter participation
to elimate poll taxes
to gain support from different political parties
During the Nullification Crisis, South Carolina threatened to secede if President Jackson did not cancel a _______ that was hurting the South's economy.
tariff (tax on imported goods)
trade law
ban on interstate travel
During the Nullification Crisis, South Carolina threatened to secede if President Jackson did not cancel a _______ that was hurting the state's economy.
tariff (tax on imported goods)
trade law
ban on interstate travel
During the Nullification Crisis, South Carolina threatened to secede if over a tariff saying it had ___________________.
states rights
(Amendment 10)
right to trial by jury
right to due process
South Carolina used the ______
to try to nullify/ override federal law
states rights
(Amendment 10)
right to trial by jury
right to due process
President Andrew Jackson used _____, then _____ to evict Native Americans from their land in the South. (Select two choices.)
Indian Removal
Act
Trail of Tears
State Rights
Due Process
The attached map is associate with the ________ and the ________. (Select two choices.)
Louisiana Purchase
Adams-Onis Treaty
Trail of Tears
Indian Removal Act
The attached map is associated with President Andrew Jackson's want to access ________ and ________. (Select two choices.)
Louisiana Purchase
natural resources
minerals
Mississippi River
Which area was gained though a compromise with Great Britain?
Texas Annexation
Gadsden Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
Oregon Territory
What year did the Thomas Jefferson buy the Louisiana Purchase?
1787
1776
1803
The amendments listed are associated with the _________________.
American Revolution
Civil War
Reconstruction Era
These Amendments were passed during
American Revolution
Reconstruction (after the Civil War)
Civil War
War of 1812
Freed all slaves, abolish slavery
13th Amendment
14 Amendment
15th Amendment
Made former slaves citizens
13th Amendment
14 Amendment
15th Amendment
Gave former male slaves the right to vote
13th Amendment
14 Amendment
15th Amendment
Thomas Jefferson wrote the __________, while James Madison wrote the ______________.
Declaration of Independence, US Constitution
Magna Carta,
Writ of Assist
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidlago,
Magna Carta
